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View article: Cetacean conservation planning in a global diversity hotspot: dealing with uncertainty and data deficiencies
Cetacean conservation planning in a global diversity hotspot: dealing with uncertainty and data deficiencies Open
Many cetacean species are at risk from anthropogenic disturbances including climate change, pollution, and habitat degradation. Identifying cetacean hotspots for conservation management is therefore required. Aotearoa–New Zealand waters ar…
View article: Small marine reserves do not provide a safeguard against overfishing
Small marine reserves do not provide a safeguard against overfishing Open
Marine reserves aim to protect harvested species within their boundaries and can therefore provide insurance against the effects of overfishing. To evaluate whether marine reserves are meeting this expectation, we compiled over 40 years of…
View article: Modelling the spatial distribution of cetaceans in New Zealand waters
Modelling the spatial distribution of cetaceans in New Zealand waters Open
Aim Cetaceans are inherently difficult to study due to their elusive, pelagic and often highly migratory nature. New Zealand waters are home to 50% of the world's cetacean species, but their spatial distributions are poorly known. Here, we…
View article: From sea monsters to charismatic megafauna: Changes in perception and use of large marine animals
From sea monsters to charismatic megafauna: Changes in perception and use of large marine animals Open
Marine megafauna has always elicited contrasting feelings. In the past, large marine animals were often depicted as fantastic mythological creatures and dangerous monsters, while also arousing human curiosity. Marine megafauna has been a v…
View article: Food from the oceans: Evidence review report
Food from the oceans: Evidence review report Open
How can more food and biomass be obtained from the oceans in a way that does not deprive future generations of their benefits? This question on Food from the Oceans was put to the European Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) by Commissioner …
View article: Multidisciplinary perspectives on the history of human interactions with life in the ocean
Multidisciplinary perspectives on the history of human interactions with life in the ocean Open
There is an essentially circular interaction between the human social system and the marine ecosystem. The Oceans Past V Conference “Multidisciplinary perspectives on the history of human interactions with life in the ocean” held in Tallin…
View article: The effect of parental size on spermatophore production, egg quality, fertilization success, and larval characteristics in the Caribbean Spiny lobster, Panulirus argus
The effect of parental size on spermatophore production, egg quality, fertilization success, and larval characteristics in the Caribbean Spiny lobster, Panulirus argus Open
The average size of spiny lobsters (Decapoda; Palinuridae) has decreased worldwide over the past few decades. Market forces coupled with minimum size limits compel fishers to target the largest individuals. Males are targeted disproportion…